PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Before Dishonor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Before Dishonor
vs
Stahlhandske

192 cm
30
284 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

188 cm
28
228 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Diamond Nutrition 160q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Death Before Dishonor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dishonor as he jumps to the side.
Stahlhandske fails with the takedown

and Dishonor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stahlhandske's guard.
Stahlhandske is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dishonor wants to pass the guard but Stahlhandske is keeping the position.
Dishonor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahlhandske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Dishonor tries to pass.
Stahlhandske can't keep his opponent in guard - Dishonor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dishonor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stahlhandske!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske tries to lock up and control but Dishonor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stahlhandske prevents Dishonor from taking his back.
Stahlhandske is squirming around, avoiding Dishonor's attempts to control the action.
Dishonor pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stahlhandske tries to hold on but Dishonor pushes him away.
Dishonor wants to control the pace but Stahlhandske is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stahlhandske is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stahlhandske has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stahlhandske!
Stahlhandske postures up.
Stahlhandske looking to sit in guard and control but Dishonor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
Dishonor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahlhandske swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahlhandske trying to keep a closed guard but Dishonor is proving a slippery customer.
Dishonor works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske tries to get to full guard but Dishonor has control of the leg.
Dishonor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Dishonor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor fails to take his opponent's back.
Stahlhandske is just holding on here. Dishonor manages to take his back.
Stahlhandske looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Dishonor is looking for a rear naked choke here but Stahlhandske reverses the position brilliantly into Dishonor's guard!
Stahlhandske stopping the sweep attempt from Dishonor.
Dishonor is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske wants to control from the top but Dishonor keeps moving.
Stahlhandske is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dishonor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stahlhandske looking to pass the guard.

Dishonor is looking for a triangle but Stahlhandske pushes his legs off easily.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
Dishonor wants to sweep but no luck.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor has his foot on Stahlhandske's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahlhandske works his way back into a safe position though.
Stahlhandske passes Dishonor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dishonor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dishonor.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Stahlhandske preventing the sweep.

Dishonor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dishonor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from getting the reversal.

Dishonor looking for a guillotine from mount but Stahlhandske is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is desperately trying to improve his position but Dishonor has a good base and remains in mount.
Stahlhandske tries to hold on but Dishonor pushes him away.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Stahlhandske trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dishonor wants to control the pace but Stahlhandske is squirming around nicely.
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from getting the reversal.
Stahlhandske is trying to stand.
Dishonor fails to advance to Stahlhandske's back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Stahlhandske has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stahlhandske stops Dishonor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stahlhandske is looking to improve his position but Dishonor isn't that keen on the idea.
Dishonor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dishonor wants to control the action but instead Stahlhandske gets a body lock and reverses into Dishonor's guard! Nice work!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor is looking for a triangle but Stahlhandske pushes his legs off easily.
Dishonor is trying to keep Stahlhandske in close.
Dishonor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stahlhandske's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stahlhandske holds on and takes a little breather.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
Dishonor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahlhandske is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stahlhandske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stahlhandske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dishonor tries to avoid it but Stahlhandske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dishonor to the ground. Dishonor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stahlhandske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stahlhandske with a poor takedown

and Dishonor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Death Before Dishonor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.
Dishonor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Dishonor from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Death Before Dishonor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Dishonor gets caught flat footed, as Stahlhandske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stahlhandske controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dishonor is looking for a triangle but Stahlhandske pushes his legs off easily.
Death Before Dishonor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahlhandske controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Stahlhandske drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dishonor dives on top into guard.
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stahlhandske manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dishonor trying to control the position.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dishonor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Stahlhandske not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dishonor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lennart Stahlhandske hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dishonor stuffs the takedown attempt from Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske gets slowly back to his feet.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a double leg but Dishonor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Stahlhandske looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dishonor is trying to control but can't.
Dishonor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stahlhandske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dishonor is keeping the position for now.
Dishonor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske stopping the sweep attempt from Dishonor.

Stahlhandske drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dishonor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dishonor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dishonor!
Stahlhandske sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dishonor in particular looking to stall.
Dishonor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stahlhandske!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is squirming around, avoiding Dishonor's attempts to control the action.
Dishonor takes Stahlhandske's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stahlhandske is in trouble.

Dishonor working for a choke but Stahlhandske is defending well.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position but Dishonor manages to sink in the hooks.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stahlhandske prevents Dishonor from getting a body triangle.
Stahlhandske tries to roll but Dishonor sticks to his back.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to his feet but Dishonor has full control of the position and if anything, Stahlhandske has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dishonor is hanging on to Stahlhandske's back as he tries to escape.
Stahlhandske staying busy and making it hard for Dishonor to control.
Dishonor gets his hands free as Stahlhandske looks to control.
Stahlhandske tries to roll but Dishonor sticks to his back.
Stahlhandske is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Stahlhandske fending off the submission attempt from Dishonor.
Stahlhandske is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stahlhandske rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stahlhandske is trying to get back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor trying to control from half guard but Stahlhandske is working away.
Dishonor trying to mount his opponent but Stahlhandske defends it.
Dishonor passes the guard and advances to mount!

Dishonor goes for an armbar but Stahlhandske turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stahlhandske.

Stahlhandske drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dishonor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stahlhandske has Dishonor in his guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor wants to control from the top but Stahlhandske keeps moving.
Dishonor works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dishonor is looking for a kimura but Stahlhandske is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dishonor to get the leverage.
Dishonor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stahlhandske!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dishonor tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.

Dishonor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stahlhandske is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Death Before Dishonor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stahlhandske gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dishonor counters by moving into the clinch.
Dishonor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stahlhandske gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dishonor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dishonor is defending well.
Death Before Dishonor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dishonor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dishonor as he jumps to the side.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown but Dishonor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahlhandske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dishonor moves into the clinch.

Dishonor tightens his grip and picks Stahlhandske up, before dumping him to the ground. Stahlhandske manages to land in guard.
Dishonor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahlhandske's guard.

Dishonor is looking for a kimura but Stahlhandske is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dishonor to get the leverage.
Dishonor is keen to just control but Stahlhandske is a slippery customer.
Dishonor prevents Stahlhandske from improving his position.

Dishonor trying to work for an americana but Stahlhandske has managed to regain full guard.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor has gone for a leg lock! Stahlhandske slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dishonor's guard.
Stahlhandske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dishonor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dishonor trying to keep a closed guard but Stahlhandske is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.

Stahlhandske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dishonor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahlhandske has managed to get both his arms back between Dishonor's legs - danger averted.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stahlhandske is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Stahlhandske thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dishonor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahlhandske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dishonor keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Dishonor is trying to keep Stahlhandske in close.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stahlhandske!
Stahlhandske slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stahlhandske pushes Dishonor off looking to stand but Dishonor dives back in and keeps control.
Dishonor trying to pass the guard but Stahlhandske defending well.
Stahlhandske is trying to stand up here but Dishonor is controlling him well.
Dishonor moves into full mount! Stahlhandske won't be happy about that!
Dishonor trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stahlhandske is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Stahlhandske is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dishonor trying to control but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Dishonor wants to take Stahlhandske's back but he can't do it this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stahlhandske is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dishonor tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.

Dishonor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stahlhandske is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stahlhandske and Dishonor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks Dishonor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dishonor prefers to stall for the moment though.

Dishonor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stahlhandske sneaks back into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske won't allow Dishonor to pass to mount.
Stahlhandske wants to control but Dishonor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dishonor wants to pass to mount but Stahlhandske is defending the position.
Dishonor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor tries to control but Stahlhandske wriggling away.
Dishonor takes Stahlhandske's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stahlhandske is in trouble.
Stahlhandske staying busy and making it hard for Dishonor to control.

Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Dishonor looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stahlhandske is controlling Dishonor 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dishonor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahlhandske defends well.
Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dishonor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stahlhandske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Dishonor is working from the bottom.
Dishonor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Stahlhandske has gone for a leg lock! Dishonor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stahlhandske's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Death Before Dishonor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dishonor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Death Before Dishonor!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Death Before Dishonor!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Death Before Dishonor!

Death Before Dishonor wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Death Before Dishonor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.